February 11, 2008
I Don't See The Similarity
Last night I shed a lot of tears watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. They built a home for a Marine, who lost his leg in Iraq, and his four children.
As it happens they "brought him home" to his new home this past November on the Birthday of the Marine Corp.
His unit, along with a lot of other Marines had a special project to build a flag pole for the front yard. The limo bringing the family to the house was escorted by the Patriot Guard. Flags flying EVERYWHERE. The show was just packed with OooRahs and tears.
Now....for just a moment let's compare that to Linda Ellerbee wanting to talk to the children of returned veterans....especially those whose parents are suffering from PTSD, divorce, lost limbs etc.
Hum....a show that HONORS the service and a show that EXPLOITS.......
Interesting comparison don't you think?!?!
Posted by Tammi at February 11, 2008 06:31 AM | TrackBack